When was the last Tyne Wear derby?

20 March 2016
Tyne–Wear derby

Is Middlesbrough vs Newcastle a derby?

The Tyne–Tees derby is a term used by some for a football match between Newcastle United and Middlesbrough. However the status of this fixture as a “derby” is disputed – Newcastle fans do not consider it as such. There is a distance of 42 miles between both teams.

Why do Geordies and Mackems hate each other?

‘Geordie’ because of Tyneside’s staunch support of the Hanoverian King George II during the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion – ‘Geordie’ is a common diminutive of ‘George’; and Mackem because of Wearside’s accommodation of the Scottish ‘Blue Mac’ army during the civil war.

Is Middlesbrough v Sunderland a derby?

The Tees–Wear derby is a football local derby contested between Middlesbrough F.C. and Sunderland A.F.C. who are separated by 2 rivers and 30 miles, in the North East of England.

Who has won the most Tyne Wear derbies?

The Wear-Tyne derby is a local North East derby between Newcastle United FC and Sunderland AFC, being played at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. To date, Newcastle has won 53 derbies and Sunderland 48, with the sides drawing 49 times as well.

Who are Middlesbrough biggest rivals?

Middlesbrough supporters’ main rivals are Sunderland (with whom they contest the Tees–Wear derby), Newcastle United (with whom they contest the Tyne–Tees derby), and Leeds United, a fact confirmed by planetfootball.com’s 2004 survey.

Who are Leeds biggest rivals?

Leeds share rivalries with Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as with local teams such as Huddersfield Town, Bradford City, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.

Who are Newcastle’s rivals?

Newcastle have a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Sunderland, with whom they have contested the Tyne–Wear derby since 1898.

What have Sunderland won?

Sunderland have won the League Championship six times, the FA Cup twice, and the Charity Shield three times (including the Sheriff of London Charity Shield). They have been runners-up in the League Championship five times, in the FA Cup twice and in the League Cup twice.

Who was the Sunderland manager in the 1999 Tyne Wear derby?

In a memorable derby on 25 August 1999, Newcastle manager Ruud Gullit dropped leading scorers Alan Shearer and Duncan Ferguson to the bench. Sunderland went on to win 2–1 at St. James’ Park thanks to goals from Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn, and in the face of outrage from Newcastle fans, Gullit quit before their next match.

When did Newcastle and Seaburn fight in Tyne Wear derby?

In March 2002, the Seaburn Casuals (a Sunderland A.F.C. firm) fought with hooligans from the Newcastle Gremlins in a pre-arranged clash near the North Shields Ferry terminal, in what was described as “some of the worst football related fighting ever witnessed in the United Kingdom”.

What’s the name of the derby between Newcastle and Sunderland?

The Tyne–Wear derby, also known as the North East derby, is a local derby between the association football clubs Sunderland and Newcastle United. The derby is an inter-city rivalry in North East England with the two cities of Sunderland and Newcastle upon Tyne just 12 miles (19 km) apart.

What was the biggest win for Newcastle in a Derby?

The result remains the biggest ever win in a Tyne–Wear derby, as well as the Wearsiders’ biggest ever win away from home and Newcastle’s biggest ever home league defeat. Newcastle’s largest victory margin in a derby is 6–1, which they have achieved twice – at home in 1920 and away in 1955.